On one end of the top piece sits a boulder; the other end seems to be supported by a giant spring. Whether or not the gravitational force of the former is equal to the normal force of the latter, the visitor feels unsettled and awe-inspired while traversing the room.  Photo 5 of 17 in Venice Biennale: Arsenale by Tiffany Chu

Venice Biennale: Arsenale

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On one end of the top piece sits a boulder; the other end seems to be supported by a giant spring. Whether or not the gravitational force of the former is equal to the normal force of the latter, the visitor feels unsettled and awe-inspired while traversing the room.